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PHIL 400 - Practical Wisdom: Texts Credits 3 Reading, study, and application of the insights of one or more texts from a wisdom tradition. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHIL 410 - Practical Wisdom: Thinkers Credits 3 Reading, study, and application of insights of a thinker from one of the wisdom traditions. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHIL 420 - Theoretical Wisdom: History of Philosophy Credits 3 Reading and study in selected topics, thinkers, or periods in the history of philosophy. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHIL 430 - Theoretical Wisdom: Divisions of Philosophy Credits 3 Reading and study in a single division or sub-division of philosophy, such as aesthetics, the philosophy of religion, and the philosophy of science. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHIL 440 - Theoretical Wisdom: Philosophical Topics Credits 3 Reading and study in selected topics in philosophy with special attention to contemporary developments in the philosophical literature. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHIL 445 - Philosophical Argument and Writing Credits 1-3 Reading, research and discussion in selected philosophical topics and problems with an emphasis on research and writing skills necessary for successful graduate work in philosophy. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHIL 450 - Senior Thesis Credits 3 Directed research in topics chosen in consultation with the philosophy faculty. The student will write a substantial paper in philosophy, with some application to the Christian faith. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class; and Philosophy (PHIL); Undergraduate Level. PHIL 461 - Symbolic Logic Credits 3 An introduction to the basic elements of modern symbolic logic, including propositional and predicate logic. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
PHIL 482 - Readings in Philosophy
Credits 1-3
Directed reading in selected topics and problems in philosophy. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHIL 490 - Directed Research Credits 1-3 Directed research in some philosophical topic or problem. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Physical Science Faculty Chair: John Bloom, Ph.D. Professors: Bloom, Chen, Silzel Associate Professors: Yee Assistant Professors: Chang, Johnson, Lu, Pichaj Instructor: Baggett Courses Physical Science (PHSC) PHSC 092 - Introduction to Physics Credits 2 This course is designed for students planning to enroll in Physics I (PHSC 111) or General Physics I (PHSC 132) who did not pass the Physics Placement Exam. Note(s): Credits do not count towards graduation requirements. A grade of "C" or better is required to register in PHSC 111; a grade of "B" or better is required to register in PHSC 132. Grade Mode: A.
Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 101 - Physical Science Survey: Lecture
Credits 4
A survey of the basic principles of physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and astronomy. Designed for the non-science major. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 102 - Physical Science Survey Laboratory
Credit 1
A laboratory experience to accompany the lecture course. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hour laboratory weekly. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Required for Liberal Studies majors, and optional for others. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHSC 101 (concurrent registration permitted). Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $70. PHSC 103 - Geology Credits 3 An introduction to earth science including: processes that shape the earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere; plate tectonics, earth history and the fossil record, natural resources and environmental concerns. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $70.
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